The Hidden Risk in Your Supply Chain
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson shares why cyber threats are becoming one of the biggest risks to manufacturing and distribution operations, and what leaders can do to stay ahead.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson shares why cyber threats are becoming one of the biggest risks to manufacturing and distribution operations, and what leaders can do to stay ahead.
As companies reconfigure supply chains and expand domestic manufacturing capabilities, it is an ideal opportunity to embrace technology and automation to help metal fabricators and machinists offset increased costs associated with tariffs.
As geopolitical unrest, natural disasters, and shifting trade policies upend global logistics, resilient companies are transforming their supply chains to gain competitive advantage and ensure growth.
Concerns over the trade war that erupted when Trump announced higher tariffs against most U.S. trade partners this month rippled across the country - including the Inland Empire, the region sometimes called the warehouse of the western United States. But the Inland region might not take as large an [...]
The most important strategy to minimize the impact of sudden tariff changes is to create a resilient supply chain. Addressing tariffs requires a short-term and long-term strategy. In the short term, you must stay ahead of changing conditions, enhance your supply chain visibility so that you know the origin and risks of your end-to-end supply chain and be ready to move rapidly.
Supply chain shortages have improved from their all-time high in Q1 2024. Yet, risks remain high, especially with the increased level of vulnerabilities.
Having more diverse, shorter, less complex supply chains creates more resiliency.
With cyberattacks and security threats on the rise, it’s more important than ever for manufacturers and supply chain leaders to address vulnerabilities in their supply chains to reduce their risk of disruption
There is a trifecta of supply chain vulnerabilities, disruptions, and risks creating volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in the business environment. From supply chain vulnerabilities like the ones exposed in the Middle East war to the heightened risks that emerged with Hurricane Helene [...]
A single weak link can expose the entire supply chain to significant risks, which is why it’s crucial for companies to proactively assess and secure their end-to-end operations.